As One Gains Altitude in the Atmosphere,based on the Ionization

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Multiple Choice

As one gains altitude in the atmosphere,based on the ionization energies shown below,which sequence of mole fractions is the correct one?
Process Ionization Energy (kJ/mol)
N₂ + hν → N₂⁺ + e^- 1495
O₂ + hν → O₂⁺ + e^- 1205
O + hν → O⁺ + e^- 1313
NO + hν → NO⁺ + e^- 890

• A)N₂ > N > NO > O₂
• B)N₂ > O > O₂ > NO
• C)N₂ > O₂ > O > NO
• D)NO > O₂ > O > N₂
• E)All will be equal.

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